Features
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Hancock Askew & CO on Section 199A Business Deduction
November 08, 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made sweeping changes to our tax code, most of which take effect in 2018. This legislation included Code Section 199A; a 20% profit deduction for eligible pass-through business owners who file as a sole proprietorship and/or receive pass-through income from a partnership or S Corp. Code Section 199A is estimated to have a favorable impact on over 10 million taxpayers.
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Atlanta Braves Will Hold Their 2019 Chop Fest on January 19th
November 08, 2018
The Atlanta Braves will host the team's second annual Chop Fest on Saturday, January 19th at SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta.
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University System of Georgia Enrollment Increases to All-Time High
November 08, 2018
Fall 2018 enrollment in the University System of Georgia’s (USG) 26 colleges and universities totaled 328,712 students, an increase of 1.1 percent (or 3,509 more students) over the previous year. This fall’s enrollment continues a five-year trend of modest increases in student enrollment in the USG.
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The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Announces List of State's 10 'Places in Peril'
November 08, 2018
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released its 2019 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state.
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East Lake Foundation Receives Record Donation from TOUR Championship
November 07, 2018
The PGA TOUR and TOUR Championship announced that just over $3 million was donated from the 2018 TOUR Championship – a tournament record – with more than $29 million invested in local nonprofits since the event was first staged at East Lake Golf Club in 1998.
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NCR Acquires StopLift, Gains Powerful Anti-Theft Solution for Self-Checkout
November 07, 2018
NCR Corporation announced that it has acquired StopLift Checkout Vision Systems, a leader in intelligent computer vision systems, to combat theft in the retail business. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Georgia’s Top Food Product Contest Ready for another Year of Delicious Food and Friendly Competition
November 07, 2018
From pimiento cheese to prosciutto, Georgians take their food seriously. And they make some seriously good food. Each year the University of Georgia's Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest highlights the state's burgeoning Georgia-made food industry and helps separate the great products from the good ones.
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Historic City Council Vote to Approve Gulch Development
November 06, 2018
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Brasfield & Gorrie Relocates Atlanta-Area Office
November 06, 2018
Brasfield & Gorrie opens its relocated Cobb County office in the area around SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta. The move from the company’s previous Kennesaw location to a completely renovated 113,000 sq ft office building increases the company’s space by about 43,000 sq ft and will allow the general contractor to continue to expand in a growing, conveniently located neighborhood.
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Site Selection Ranks Georgia’s Business Climate No. 1 for Sixth Straight Year
November 06, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Georgia’s business climate has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for the sixth consecutive year by Site Selection, a leading economic development trade publication. According to Site Selection, Georgia is the first state to hold this ranking for six consecutive years under leadership by the same governor.
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SBA Kicks off National Veterans Small Business Week November 5th-9th
November 05, 2018
The U.S. Small Business Administration will celebrate the accomplishments of veteran, service member and military spouse small business owners nationwide during National Veterans Small Business Week, Nov. 5-9.
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Georgia Payments Sector Poised for Long-Term Industry Leadership
November 02, 2018
Over the years, Georgia has established a strong leadership position in the financial technology payments industry. With the region earning such titles as “Transaction Alley,” we are – and continue to be – a global leader in this sector.
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Georgia Chamber Launches Georgia Chamber SMART Plan
November 02, 2018
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, launched the Georgia Chamber SMART Plan, a new comprehensive health program that offers rate stability and potential savings for groups with 2 to 50 eligible employees.
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Will Bentley Named President of the Georgia Agribusiness Council
October 31, 2018
GAC is pleased to announce that Will Bentley has agreed to become the President of the Georgia Agribusiness Council effective November 1st.
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Corporate Giving Increased for a Third Consecutive Year, Up 15% Since 2015
October 31, 2018
In the largest, most robust, industry-leading and internationally-recognized research of corporate social investment, CECP: The CEO Force for Good, in association with The Conference Board, found in their annual Giving in Numbers: 2018 Edition report that leading corporations are intensifying efforts to meet key societal needs around the world.
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Allied Universal Completes Acquisition of Roswell-based USSA for Approximately $1B
October 30, 2018
Wendel announced that the acquisition of U.S. Security Associates by Allied Universal, for approximately $1.0 billion, has been completed. Based in Roswell, Georgia, USSA is one of the leading providers of security and related services in the United States, employing more than 50,000 security professionals serving several thousand clients across a wide range of industries.
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Delta Inducts First Airbus A220-100 to its Fleet
October 30, 2018
It's official: Delta Air Lines' fleet now features the state-of-the-art and experience-rich Airbus A220-100, slated to debut on scheduled flights in January. At a ceremony in Mirabel, Quebec earlier today, Delta became the first North American operator of the A220, continuing its effort to transform the travel experience for Delta customers.
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BlackRock to Create Innovation Hub in Fulton County
October 26, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm and a technology solutions provider, has chosen Atlanta for the company’s newest Innovation Hub. BlackRock plans to build its presence in Fulton County, partner with the Atlanta business community and local universities, and create 1,000 career opportunities over the next several years.
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P20 Conference Showcases Atlanta’s International Payments Industry
October 25, 2018
P20 recently hosted the second annual P20 Conference, an international contingent of some 150 payments and fintech industry leaders from the U.S., U.K., Canada, Brazil and China. The conference also included more than 50 international government leaders and supporters who joined to collaborate on opportunities and challenges the industry is facing.
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Atlanta on CompTIA List of America's Top 20 Tech Towns
October 25, 2018
Tech workers looking to jumpstart their careers have more opportunities than ever, as America's "Top 20 Tech Towns" can be found across 14 states and the District of Columbia, according to a new study released by CompTIA.
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Presents Amended Gulch Agreement to City Council
October 24, 2018
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has negotiated significantly new terms with the CIM Group to redevelop the currently underdeveloped Gulch property in the heart of downtown Atlanta. As part of the new agreement, the maximum authorized TAD bond amount has been reduced from $625 million to $40 million.
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City of Alpharetta Becomes First in Georgia with NextGen 911 System from AT&T
October 24, 2018
The City of Alpharetta is transforming its 911 communications with AT&T ESInet. The city is the first in the state to adopt the NextGen 911 system. Call takers will be equipped with enhanced tools to boost reliability and speed emergency responsiveness.
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NCR Steps Into Payments, Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire JetPay
October 23, 2018
NCR Corporation announced a definitive agreement to acquire Allentown, Pa.-based JetPay, a provider of end-to-end payment processing and Human Capital Management solutions.
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Governor Deal to Call for Special Legislative Session Due to Hurricane Michael
October 23, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal today notified House Speaker David Ralston and Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle that he plans to call for a special legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. The special session is set to convene on Tuesday, November 13th.
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Community Foundation’s GoATL Fund Closes Largest Investment To-Date
October 22, 2018
GoATL Fund, an impact investment fund launched by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, has announced its most recent closing, a $1 million investment in Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.’s loan fund (“Enterprise”), to support their expanding portfolio of multi-family affordable housing throughout the metro Atlanta area.